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Newspaper
Russell Banner
Location
Russell, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Jan 03, 1990
Page
1
Twenty seven employees at the CSP Foods crushing plant near Harrowby were laid off January 2. The plant has been losing money due to low product price, higher raw canola seed costs, and a rising Canadian dollar, leading to its closure.
Russell Theoron Fleury records three assists in his NHL debut as Calgary defeats Wayne Gretzky and the Los Angeles Kings 8 6. Two nights later he nets his first NHL goal to help the Flames beat the Edmonton Oilers 7 2. The piece covers later notes on CSP Foods debt, a Manitoban convention quote, and local Russell Centre progress plus policy talk on Lake of the Prairies slot limit and barbless hooks.
Town Council backs Chamber of Commerce budget proposal worth 3214 dollars from a one percent business assessment to fund promotional activities. Angusville Hotel burns February 20 with Silver Creek fire crews unable to save it. Three locals enter Pelly Trail School Board race. Doug MacIsaac wins Ward 4- Russell East. Highway sign policy proposed by Traffic Board draws broad opposition. Rossburn hosts 500 residents to discuss hazardous waste facility. CN plans rail line closure before 2000. Beet and Barley Days funds used for two highway signs on Yellowhead. Doug MacIsaac resigns from Russell Town Council after six years. Agnes Burgess named to YWCA Brandon award shortlist, Arts nominees Joan Robert and Frances Widdicombe also noted. Russell tourism funds criticized as lacking development. Len Derkach urges tourism shift to Parkland region projects. Local farmers seek timely rains to avoid drought. Noisture conditions in Russell area reviewed.
Finance Minister Michael Wilson trimmed the GST to seven percent from nine percent after months of calls for lower rates. The plan includes $6 billion in spending cuts and tax increases, halved refundable credits for low incomes, kept child credits, and applied GST to some prepared foods while exempting basic groceries. Plans target January 1, 1991, with details outlined on page 4A.
A Christmas Eve crash along Yellowhead Highway near Westbourne killed Glen McLeod 33 and his infant son Brance 10 months. Their son Cade 4 died the next day. Kim McLeod 31 remained hospitalized while Jayla 2 was treated and released. The McLeod and Smellie families mourn in Russell Manitoba.
Janice and family extend warm wishes for a happy healthy New Year as Manitoba eyes growth and optimistic forecasts. The message calls for using opportunities to uplift the disadvantaged, balance development with environmental care, and promote peace and harmony globally.
Albert Driedger announced easier and cheaper rules for rural handi van services. Vans will register via local Autopac agents, remove inter-municipality licence, and drop fees. MPIC basic rates cut to 151 or 179 depending on seats, with registration fee reductions. Currently 38 communities participate.
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